02/09/2025
PRESIDENT DEFENCE AND POLICE OFFICERS’ WIVES ASSOCIATION WORKING VISIT TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS
Earlier today, Monday, 1 September 2025, the President of Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa paid a working visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, at the Naval Headquarters (NHQ) Abuja.
The visit was to seek the Nigerian Navy’s support for various intervention projects championed by the association, including its flagship initiative, “Thank You to Our Troops.”
Speaking during the visit, Mrs Oghogho Musa stated that the association was committed to the welfare of military personnel, their families, and host communities through empowerment programmes, humanitarian outreaches and advocacy initiatives. She explained that “Thank You to Our Troops” is designed to recognize the sacrifices of officers and men of the Armed Forces while boosting their morale in the line of duty. Hence, the visit to NHQ was to thank the CNS for his support and request for more assistance in specific areas.
In his remarks, the CNS commended DEPOWA for its vision and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of personnel and their dependents. He described the “Thank You to Our Troops” initiative as both noble and timely, stressing that it would go a long way in encouraging officers and ratings to remain steadfast in their service to the nation. The CNS assured DEPOWA of the Nigerian Navy’s continued support and collaboration in the implementation of its intervention projects.
